Monthly Archives: July 2017

1. Maj Luc Cyr will be retiring 15 August 17 after 28 years of loyal and dedicated service to the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

2. Major Cyr enrolled in the CAF on 23 March 1989. His journey began at CFB Chilliwack, B.C. where he completed basic Officer’s training before heading off to language school at CFB Borden, then on to Artillery School at CFB Gagetown. For Luc the Artillery wasn’t the best career match and he was reassigned to MPO in 1991. He spent nine years as a MPO in the roles of MPO OC at CFB Chilliwack and MPO Standard’s Officer at CFB Borden. However, Luc finally saw the light, putting forward an occupation transfer and was subsequently accepted into the PSEL branch in 2000. Luc, beloved by all in the branch, has led a challenging and fulfilling career. He was first posted to CFB Borden where he quickly assumed the BPSO’s role as a recently trained Capt. Next, he was posted to CFRC Quebec for five years, where he managed all recruiting centres throughout the entire Quebec region. For the past ten years, he has served in Ontario with LFTS HQ researching resiliency and its impact within the Canadian Army at CFB Kingston; DGMP policy in Ottawa; CDA HQ Education Reimbursement at CFB Kingston; and currently in the role as BPSO Kingston.

3. As part of his transition plan, Luc will be moving to Charlevoix, QC and settling in to a large acreage there. Luc is looking forward to retirement, enjoying the company of his lovely wife Nancy of many years, tending to his beautiful property, and engaging with his grandchildren and extended family. Luc’s three sons, LP, JS, and Ben, serve in the CAF throughout Canada and will continue the family tradition of service to country.

5. Luc’s Depart with Dignity (DWD) ceremony will occur 14 July. Luc has asked for a modest DWD, and in keeping with his wishes, this function will be kept to unit level invitation only. Thank you for your understanding.